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Traffic lights synchronised on Mahavir Marg
Still some hope for KV No 4
Robbers injure
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Srijan brings the hues of nature
SDM raids schools, health centres
St Soldier signs MoU with California
university
Nehru Garden project likely to be overby August end
SBJ presents Spring Summer 2011 collection in city
Two ENT surgeons to represent state at Denmark
Gold chain snatched
MC, plastic makers lock horns over carry bags’ manufacture
City boy is state’s sub-juniorU-15 champ
Industrialist’s house burgled
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Traffic lights synchronised on Mahavir Marg
Jalandhar, May 3 As per the arrangement, anyone getting a green light at Football Chowk will not have to stop anywhere at Chick Chick Chowk, Kapurthala Chowk or even Workshop Chowk as he would get the “Go” signal on reaching at all the next intersections. The system applies even while coming backward. It would save a lot of time of the commuters crossing through the city on way to Kapurthala or Amritsar. While such a system is common in metro cities, it is for the first time that it has been done in Jalandhar. While earlier the MC had been proposing a flyover across the road, it has been done away with for the time being. The SE (O&M), MC, BS Dhaliwal, said the programming of the lights had been done in such a way that by the time a commuter covered the distance up to the next liht point at a speed of 35 km per hour or so, the next light also goes green. He said all the wires of the four traffic lights had been connected and aligned for the purpose. The ACP, Traffic, Diljinder Singh Dhillon, claimed that since all such lights came in a row, the motorists had been facing much inconvenience stopping at each one of them. He said the testing of the stretch was going on successfully. He added that such a project might not be replicated elsewhere in the city as this was the only stretch where lights had been installed in a row. A resident of Adarsh Nagar, Varinder Sharma, claimed that it was he who had initially made the proposal before the MC. “I am happy that they have done away with the flyover proposal saving the public money and making them feel convenient at the same time. Earlier, I had proposed them to get inverters at the signals which again came as a much respite as there used to be lot of chaos whenever the lights went off. The only vital things that still remain missing are the stop lines and zebra crossings.”
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Still some hope for KV No 4
Jalandhar, May 3 The school, which is situated on defence land, has stopped any fresh admissions from April 1. A decision in this regard was taken by Assistant Commissioner, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangthan, Jammu Region. Sources maintained that the school could be saved from being closed as senior Army officers have raised the matter with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and a decision was awaited. The matter is under consideration and hopefully, some positive development might take place, the sources added. Talking to The Tribune, Principal of the school A.K. Loomra said the development had rekindled their hopes. “Last week I met some senior Army officers concerned at Headquarters 11 Corps in this regard. Finally, they have forwarded the matter to the MoD and a final decision was awaited. We are hopeful that finally the school will be saved from being closed permanently,” he added. The principal added that they had a time period of around one and a half month during which MoD would give its final decision. “The school will remain closed for summer vacations from May 7 to June 26. During this ample time period, surely the matter will be resolved,” he said, adding that with this they would be able to save the future of around 1,300 plus students. Efforts to contact senior Army officers in this regard at Sub Area Headquarters turned futile. However, when Defence PRO Naresh Vig was contacted, he refused to comment on the matter.
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Phagwara, May 3 In the second incident, a youth, Dinesh Kumar, consumed poison in his house in nearby Virk village. He was taken to the Civil Hospital, but was referred to a Ludhiana hospital due to his serious condition. Domestic tension is said to be the reason for Dinesh taking the step. In the third incident, a migrant labourer, Raghu Dass, fell from the roof of a house and sustained serious injuries at nearby Gauhawar village. He was admitted to the Civil Hospital. — OC
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Srijan brings the hues of nature
Jalandhar, May 3 While Ashwini Verma talked about nature, Sudhamani’s paintings dealt in landscapes and greenery and Harish Verma’s paintings (with conch-headed women and calligraphic representation of religious catch words) were mostly about spirituality. Neeru Grover’s favourite topics were still women and motherhood, while Surjit Singh came up with landscapes and H.S. Bhatti presents his twisted, snake-like versions of trees and a bright-hued environment. Archana Verma, too, stuck to her miniature paintings inspired by the Pahari art. Sushma’s B&W women stood out and so did Bharat Bhushan’s crazed, distorted brown figures running along a white background. While one could bet they appeared to be dancing, Bhushan insisted they were running across a barren facade in search of water (his take on a deteriorating environment). While the exhibition itself was lovely, the artists were bothered by the dearth of visitors. Anup Watts, general secretary of the organisation, said compared to the response they got at Kala Bhawan in Chandigarh recently, the response to the Jalandhar exhibition was lukewarm. |
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SDM raids schools, health centres
Phagwara, May 3 Talking to mediapersons, the SDM said only ANM Kamla Devi was found present in Government Veterinary Hospital, Manak-Wahad village, while the remaining staff, including Dr Amanpreet Kaur, pharmacist Harmesh Kumar and ANM Rupinder Kaur, were found absent in the raid. The SDM said anganwari worker Baljinder Kaur was found absent in the anganwari centre of Wahid village, while only five out of total 12 children were found present in the centre. The SDM said report was sent to the Deputy Commissioner, Kapurthala, for appropriate departmental action according to the rules. |
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St Soldier signs MoU with California
university
Jalandhar, May 3 According to the MoU, both the institutions would develop collaboration between their colleges, departments, administrative staffs and professors through exchanges, sabbatical leave assignments, lectures, conferences, internships, workshops, collaborative research, joint projects with business and industry and professional development programmes. Both institutions would also exchange students. Special encouragement would be given to short-term international training, education and research projects. The students of the St Soldier Group of Institutions after completing their graduation courses could take direct admission in various masters’ degree courses offered by CSU. Chairman of St Soldier group Anil Chopra said under the MoU students would get a chance to avail themselves of the benefit of the developed American educational methodology. Labour Day observed
Students of Hemkunt Public School observed Labour Day by distributing items of daily need like grocery, eatables and other articles to labourers. The students and the school staff distributed packets containing various items to the labourers. Meanwhile, Apeejay School, Rama Mandi, observed Labour Day in the school. The function commenced with thoughts, talks and poems on the importance of Labour Day. The day is marked to show honour and respect for the work done by ancillary staff and to show regard for the dignity of labour. All the drivers, gardeners and peons were garlanded and given gifts to thank them for whatever they do for the school throughout the year. Students thanked them for making them comfortable at school. Principal Madhu Sharma thanked the supporting staff for being a great helping hand in the smooth functioning of the institution. Football tournament
Budding football players of DIPS, Dhilwan, won the inter-DIPS Football Tournament, which was held at the host school, DIPS, Dhilwan. Gurfateh Singh, captain of the team, led the team to victory by defeating DIPS, Urban Estate, Phase-I. Vocational training
Hans Raj Mahila Maha Vidyalaya (HMV) started a vocational training programme under the skill development initiative scheme from session 2011-12. To begin with, the college would introduce courses in basic sewing (tailoring), beauty culture and hair dressing and soft skills. Under this scheme the underprivileged section of the society, like school drop-outs and unskilled youth, would be benefited. Principal of the college Dr Rekha Kalia Bhardwaj said HMV was the first women college in the region to start free courses for the underprivileged and admissions had already started. Song competition
CT Public School organised an inter-house solo song competition. Shivam Sukhija, a student of Class XI (commerce), Loveleen Bajaj of Class X and Komal Sabharwal of Class XI (science) and Manpreet Bal of Class IX bagged first, second and third positions, respectively. Science movie
The science students of Class XI and XII of KMV Collegiate Senior Secondary School were shown a science movie, “Discovery of X-Rays”. Later the students also participated in a discussion on the topic. Annual function
“Vivacious Vibrance”, the annual cultural programme by UKG of Innocent Hearts Fields, Loharan, was held at the school. Kamal Heer, music composer, was the chief guest. At the beginning of the programme the traditional lamp was lighted by the chief guest. Yagya Seghal, vice-head girl of the school, presented the formal welcome address. Punjabi folk, “Brown girl in the ring” and Saraswati Vandana mesmerised the audience. A painting, made by a student of Class XII, under the supervision of the HoD, Fine Arts, Mona Gilhotra, was presented to the chief guest. Kamal Heer presented a song which enthralled one and all. The stage was conducted by Himantika, Abhinav, Aastha, Samridhi, Hitesh, Tushita, Surya and Mehak. Sajjan, head boy of the school, proposed a vote of thanks. The programme ended with the National Anthem. Gurmat test
As many as 29 students of Guru Amar Dass Public School won positions in various categories of the Gurmat test conducted bythe Sikh Missionary College, Ludhiana. Tavprasad Kaur, Divyajot and Shivjot Singh got “A” Grade. Nine students scored between 78.33 to 70 per cent and secured “B” Grade and 17 students secured “C” Grade by scoring between 68.33 to 60 per cent. Principal Harminderjit Kaur Chawla, administrative-cum-dccounts officer S.H.S. Randhawa and the divinity teacher Harpreet Kaur congratulated the prize winners. |
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Nehru Garden project likely to be overby August end
Jalandhar, May 3 Talking to The Tribune, MC Commissioner Viney Bublani said the work on irrigation, electrical and mounds was in the pipeline. “The major part of this project, ie mobilisation advance, has been approved by the Punjab Government and now we will be able to start the work on the musical fountains soon. Even the work on cemented pathways is going on in full swing,” he said, adding that many old offices situated towards the inside portion of the park had also been vacated. Bublani said another feature of the renovation project was that instead of planting all new decorative plants they had retained the old trees, which would add to the greenery and beauty of the park. “The landscaping has been done in such a manner that the park once completed will be an amalgamation of the old shady trees and new plants. We are also planning to hire some company for the annual maintenance of the park,” he highlighted. Popularly known as “Company Bagh”, this centuries-old park is situated just adjoining the MC office. And owing toits accessible location, itis till date one of the most frequently visited areas of the city. Spread in an area of 120 kanals 19 marlas, the Nehru Garden renovation project was started in the end of 2009. Initially, the project was approved at a costof Rs 1.26 crore, but later its cost was increasedby 2.5 times. According to the proposed design, the park will include three designer gates, musical fountains and rocks and stones of a special quality would also be used. The planning for landscaping of the park has been done by a Ludhiana-based firm, Haryalee. It will also feature a grass-covered mound around the edges, a curving pathway to tread along the boundary and across the central portion, canopies and huts on the hillocks with benches and a fountain in the centre. Apart from this, the park would also include a special children’s section right in front of the Zila Parishad office with attractive swings and rides for them.
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SBJ presents Spring Summer 2011 collection in city
Jalandhar, May 3 The unveiling of the Spring Summer 2011 men’s collection by Study By Janak (SBJ) here at the Radisson Windsor Hotel on May 1 was a different matter altogether. There have been times when ignorant fashionistas in the city have been subjected to amateurish designers dumping age-old collections on them. But SBJ acknowledged Jalandhar’s growing fashion potential by keeping it fresh and professional. First previewed in March, the collection showcased formal wear, wedding wear and cool summer casuals. Silm-fit lapel suits and Nehru jackets in soft summery shades and fabrics paired with colourful scarves and handkerchiefs were the first to make an entry onto the ramp. The next was a refreshing collection of traditional-print, folded sleeve-kurtis teamed with waistcoats and Jodhpuris. The final was the wedding wear collection - soft brocade, sequinned or embroidered jackets and elaborate stoles. The best men of the fashion world strutted on a rather short ramp as belly dancers (who didn’t know how to dance) accompanied them from time to time. The show was loved by the handful of fashion enthusiasts of the city who witnessed it. Work of designers Manoj Mehra and Vandy Mehra of SBJ and the kurti and waistcoat collection was especially loved. The occasion also saw SBJ designers and directors Manoj, Vandy and Ayush Mehra, as well as SBJ brand ambassador Jas Arora judging models for their style and personality.
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Two ENT surgeons to represent state at Denmark
Jalandhar, May 3 Former president, IMA, Jalandhar, Dr Sanjiv Sharma and Professor and Head of the Department of ENT, Dayanand Medical College (DMC), Ludhiana, Dr Hemant Chopra would undergo advanced trainings in various emerging techniques that aimed at finding alternatives to costly cochlear implants, which are not in the reach of poor patients invariably across the state. During their symposium, the doctors would undergo advanced training in the latest technologies in digital hearing aids like audibility extender, speech enhancers and management of hearing impairments. |
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Gold chain snatched
Phagwara, May 3 Senior Medical Officer Dr Rajiv Gupta, son of the victim, said here today that his mother was going to Shiv Mandir to pay obeisance when the robbers struck and sped away after snatching the gold chain. In another incident, another scooter-borne snatcher attempted to snatch a gold chain from a young woman, who along with her husband was returning from Geeta Mandirafter attending a religious congregation at Model Town here on Sunday night. The victim resisted the snatching attempt andin the scuffle gold chain broke and fellon the road.
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MC, plastic makers lock horns over carry bags’ manufacture
Jalandhar, May 3 The manufacturers alleged that the corporation authorities were enforcing them to manufacture even the industrial packing in accordance with the provisions of the Act, which are otherwise meant to be followed only in case of production of polythene carry bags. It is pertinent to mention here that the state government has directed all the local bodies to strictly enforce the Act across the state from May 1. The Act dictates that the polythene carry bags should be manufactured with the polythene thickness not less than 30 micrometers and not less than size of 8X12 inches. Accentuating that the provisions of the Act were applicable only on the polythene carry bags, the members of the Jalandhar Plastic Manufacturers Association today requested the corporation authorities to suspend the raids on plastic manufacturing units. “It is not possible to manufacture all polythene bags of 8X12 inches size. The size of each industrial product differs and we have to manufacture packing polythene as per requirement of the product,” said Rajesh Aggarwal, Cashier of the Jalandhar Plastic Manufacturer Association. The Jalandhar plastic industry also manufactures polythene used for packing of products manufactured by the Jalandhar-based hand tools, gun metal, sports and surgical units. Moreover, the Act is completely silent regarding the manufacturing of polythene used for industrial packing, claimed Aggarwal. On the other hand, Assitant Commissioner, MCJ, DP Bhardwaj said the corporation was acting according to prescribed provisions of the Act. “It is nowhere written in the Act that it will not be applicable on the industrial packing,” added Bhardwaj. He added that 12 industrial units and wholesalers of polythene bags were raided by the four teams constituted for the purpose. Raids would continue, he added.
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City boy is state’s sub-juniorU-15 champ
Jalandhar, May 3 Now, he has been selected for the national championship to be held at Chennai from May 1 to 10. Akarshan won all the five games beating his rivals and bagged the championship. A student of the local MGN Public School, Adarsh Nagar, he has been excelling in the game under the guidance of his coach Rajneesh Dhusa. Earlier last year, he won the Ist Kota International FIDE (Federation Internationale des Echecs or World Chess Federation) Rating Open Chess Tournament held at Kota (Rajasthan). He had represented Punjab in this championship. He also participated in the Ist Manali International FIDE Rating Chess Championship held at Chennai and stood first in Mastercom tech Service FIDE Rating tournament held in Bangalore. On achieving this success, Vice President of the All-India Chess Federation Narinder Singh, Honorary Secretary of Punjab State Chess Association Dr JS Cheema and Secretary of Jalandhar Chess Association Rajinder Sharma congratulated him. Principal of MGN Public School Satwant Gakhal wished him success for the forthcoming National Championship.
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Phagwara, May 3 The burglars took away six tolas of gold ornaments, Rs 50,000, two gas cylinders, watches and ATM cards from the house when the family members were away. — OC
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It’s not everyday that you see men strutting about in Jodhpuris in
Jalandhar, while the metropolitans experiment with brave new cuts and silhouettes, fashion in Jalandhar is still in its nascent
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